On Our Radar: Job Application Don’ts

San Franciscans’ wallets are feeling a little plumper. Business Insider hones in on the cities where workers have seen the most wage growth over the last year – topping the list is the city by the bay. –Rachel Feintzeig

Living where you work: It’s great for business. In the wake of Facebook’s announcement that it’s planning a housing complex close to its headquarters, Fast Company explores the benefits of housing arrangements that blur the line between work and life. Perks range from increased retention to swift onboarding to, of course, the potential for lots of work at all hours. And don’t forget about our own take on colleagues who “meet, work, eat, clean exercise and sleep in the same space.” –Rachel Feintzeig

“My mom gets mad at me.” Those words, from the diary of Washington Post writer Brigid Schulte’s 9-year-old daughter, inspired this thoughtful blog post about the lives of working parents and their families. Schulte was riffing on researchthat came out this week from the Pew Research Center which found that working moms and dads are very, very tired. — Lauren Weber

Janet Yellen may be running the Federal Reserve in short order, but New York Magazine lists 25 other government jobs never held by women, ranging from Librarian of Congress to President. –Melissa Korn

And finally…

When it comes to finding a job, sometimes it’s better not to follow the rules. So writes The Muse on Forbes.com. Contrary to popular thinking, Don’t necessarily cast your net as wide as possible, Don’t call or stop by to check on your application and Don’t be so formal in your cover letter. – Francesca Donner

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